| William Anderson | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1852 |
| Place of birth | Sweden |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Navy |
| Rank | Coxswain |
| Unit | USS Powhatan |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
William Anderson (born 1852, date of death unknown) was a United States Navy sailor and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration, the Medal of Honor.
Biography[]
Born in 1852 in Sweden, Anderson immigrated to the United States and joined the Navy from New York. By June 28, 1878, he was serving as a coxswain on the USS Powhatan. On that day, he rescued First Class Boy W. H. Moffatt from drowning, for which he was awarded the Medal of Honor.[1]
Anderson's official Medal of Honor citation reads:
On board the U.S.S. Powhatan, 28 June 1878. Acting courageously, Anderson rescued from drowning W. H. Moffatt, first class boy.[1]
See also[]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Medal of Honor recipients - Interim Awards, 1871–1898". Medal of Honor citations. United States Army Center of Military History. August 5, 2010. http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/int1871-98.html. Retrieved August 23, 2010.
External links[]
- "William Anderson". Military Times. http://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient.php?recipientid=3125. Retrieved August 23, 2010.
- "William Anderson". Claim to Fame: Medal of Honor recipients. Find a Grave. http://www.findagrave.com/memorial/48296248. Retrieved August 23, 2010.
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